Symposium INFO:
Time Lapse Illuminations: A Performance Demo & Discussion
* Jody Sperling, Choreographer and Founder/Artistic Director, Time Lapse Dance
* Maki Kitahara, Performer, Time Lapse Dance
* Andrea Trager, Performer, Time Lapse Dance
NYC-based dancer-choreographer Jody Sperling creates new work in the idiom of the early 20th-century dancer, designer, and technologist Loïe Fuller—who, among other unique contributions, pioneered new approaches to theatrical lighting. This event features Sperling with Maki Kitahara and Andrea Trager, two dancers from her company, Time Lapse Dance. After a brief introduction to Jody’s practice, the three will present a movement exploration swirling expansive silk costumes into dynamic screens for projection.

Encore screening! The documentary Obsessed with Light (directed by Sabine Krayenbuhl and Zeva Oelbaum) pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, the film features Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble and delves into the astonishing influence Fuller's work has on contemporary culture. Sperling will join the Directors for a Q&A following the screening.

EXTENDED THRU DEC 26! Theatrical premiere of the documentary Obsessed with Light (directed by Sabine Krayenbuhl and Zeva Oelbaum) which pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, the film features Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble and delves into the astonishing influence Fuller's work has on contemporary culture.

We’re thrilled to be returning to Roosevelt Island for the third annual City of Forest Day. We’ll be sharing excerpts from “Arbor” at this daylong celebration of our vital urban forests presented by Idig2learn

Obsessed with Light (directed by Sabine Krayenbuhl and Zeva Oelbaum) pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. Creating a conversation between past and present, the documentary features Jody Sperling and the Time Lapse Dance ensemble while delving into the astonishing influence Fuller's work has on contemporary culture.

In partnership with the New York Society for Ethical Culture, Jody Sperling and the Time Lapse Dance ensemble take root on the campus of NYCHA's Harborview Terrace with a captivating site-specific performance that is FREE and open to the public. The program is part of an afternoon Garden Party from noon until 5pm.

Performance & Gala featuring the Time Lapse Dance ensemble with live musical performances by composer Matthew Burtner, The MET Orchestra musicians, and pianist Jeffrey Middleton. Featured works highlight the climate-engaged collaboration between choreographer Jody Sperling and environmental composer Matthew Burtner. Following the performance enjoy a sparkling evening, from wine to conversation, with the artists, fellow fans, and members of the Ethical NYC community. Light dinner fare served at this cocktail-style gala.

Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble are Guest Artists with Southern Methodist University’s Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute (DCII) and Meadows School of the Arts from March 18-22 with a theme of climate resilience. As part of the residency the company will offer a public performance on Thursday, March 21 at 7pm of Arbor and Other Dances About Nature.

Jody Sperling engages in a multifaceted weeklong residency centering around Loïe Fuller and technology at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Public highlights Center for Advanced Study Lecture “Natural Technologies: Ecokinetics and the Art of Loïe Fuller”

Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble, resident eco-artists at The New York Society for Ethical Culture, present an evening of ecologically-themed dances including the world premiere of Arbor, exploring human kinship with trees.

The world premiere of the Loie Fuller documentary Obsessed with Light, directed by Sabine Krayenbühl and Zeva Oelbaum, is happening at the Rome Film Fest! Obsessed with Light is a meditation on light and the enduring obsession to create. The film pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, the documentary features Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble and delves into the astonishing influence Fuller's work has on contemporary culture. If you are in Rome, do not miss it!

GARDEN PARTY & PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. WE’RE PLANNING TO RESCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2024!

Join Jody Sperling Time Lapse Dance as we celebrate City of Forest Day with iDig2Learn at Lighthouse Park on Roosevelt Island. Performance of Arbor and Plastic Harvest begins at 2pm. RAIN OR SHINE!

Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance appears at The 42nd Annual Battery Dance Festival, which features in-person and live-streamed performances at Rockefeller Park, Battery Park

Jody Sperling’s film “Ice Floe,” in which she dances on Arctic Sea ice ice and that was honored with a Creative Climate Award, will be screened at the inaugural Dance Italia Film Festival 1st Edition: Cultural Impact.

Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble take root on the campus of NYCHA's Amsterdam Addition with a captivating site-specific performance that is FREE and open to the public.

The New York Society for Ethical Culture presents a free evening of nature-inspired works by Eco-Artist-in-Residence Jody Sperling and the Time Lapse Dance (TLD) ensemble. The program, which showcases the climate-engaged collaboration between Sperling and composer Matthew Burtner, features among other pieces excerpts from Arbor, a new work-in-progress dwelling on the relationship between trees and people. Performance will be followed by an artist talkback.

An urban ecological pilgrimage and an art and climate action, Ecological City features a spectacular procession of visual art, giant puppets, costumes and 21 site performances celebrating climate solution initiatives throughout the community gardens, neighborhood and East River Park waterfront of the Lower East Side. Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance will offer a performance during the processional in the afternoon between 3-5pm. Stay tuned for exact location & anticipated time.

Come out to the West 103rd St. Open Street to celebrate Earth Day weekend and the arts with live performances and art activities from 11-4pm. Jody Sperling performs excerpts from her solo repertoire and Time Lapse Dance star Maki Kitahara brings plastic bags to life with excerpts from Plastic Harvest.

Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance performs Plastic Harvest and American Elm as part of the Berry Earth Day celebration in Williamsburg. Free, all welcome!

Anchorage Museum artist-in-residence Matthew Burtner and dancer-choreographer Jody Sperling showcase their collaborative work on eco-kinetics and eco-acoustics for the first time in Anchorage. At this event they will share excerpts from a new work in progress, and perform several pieces from their touring repertoire

Sign up to participate as vocalist in Plant/Silvery Blue an experiential multidisciplinary performance celebrating kinship with nature that is a collaboration between artist Amy-Claire Huestis, choreographerJody Sperling, and composer Omar Zubair. Participants will vocalize as prompted in the performance and carry hand-painted art-poetry flags in a processional. Chorus members will be provided with a score/instructions a few days before the event. No formal singing experience required.

Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance, The Columbus-Amsterdam BID and Love Your Street Tree Day join forces to present the 2nd Annual Amsterdam Eco-Arts Festival on the Open Boulevards at Amsterdam Avenue between 109-110th Streets. This festival continues our aim of activating Open Streets with joyful gatherings of people on land that is usually occupied by cars. This free public program features a community planting, Native American storytelling, multidisciplinary performances, and a movement workshop for all ages.

Site-specific community piece for choir, dance, and kinship with nature. Please join us for this community performance in an internationally recognized area of critical ecological importance for migratory birds in the Fraser River Estuary.